Exponents don’t have to feel like a maze of confusion for your students. Zero powers, negative exponents, and all those tricky rules can easily trip them up—but with the right approach, they can master these concepts with confidence. In this blog, we explore why exponent rules are so challenging, how to help students avoid common pitfalls, and how a lighthearted riddle worksheet (featuring “Three Blind Mice”) can turn exponent practice into something students actually enjoy.

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